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Kindergarten
Mrs. Lovgren
Dear Santa,
I want a toy robot with a jet pack. And a bike. I like the reindeer they are so fluffy.
Love, Jayson
Dear Santa,
I want a baby doll with baby food and a bottle for Christmas. The reindeer kiss me on the shoe all the time.
Love, Riley
Dear Santa,
I want a watch for Christmas and to watch video games on it. Mrs. Claus is so nice.
Love, Katherine
Dear Santa,
I want a toy PJ Masks. Santa, Mrs. Claus is so nice. I love the reindeer. I like the elves.
Love, Jace
Dear Santa,
I really want a sharknado monster truck. I also want a toy kitchen. Tell Mrs. Claus thank you watching over all the good and bad people.
Love, Cash
Dear Santa,
I love snowman. I want a turtle. Tell the elves thank you.
Love, Jeremiah
Dear Santa,
Dinosaur and a robot and spider toy. Thank you elves.
Love, Jameson
Dear Santa,
I want a butterfly car. Thank you Santa Claus.
Love, Kaedyn
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa. I like your reindeer. I want new crayons for Christmas.
Love, Joanna
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas. I want a Paw Patrol phone. Tell Mrs. Claus that I want a new Christmas shirt for her for Christmas. I love my mom and dad and sister and my baby brother.
Love, Harrison
Dear Santa,
I would like to get a stuffed animal turtle. Thank you for bringing the McKeirnan's all of our favorite stuff we like for Christmas. Tell the elves and Mrs. Claus and the reindeers thank you for everything we can do.
Love, Madelyn
Dear Santa,
I want a big dinosaur toy and more play-doh. The elves are awesome. I like the reindeer.
Love, Luke
Kindergarten
Mrs. Waldher
Elizabeth Waldher's Kindergarten class authored "Dear Santa, I've been really good this year, except..."
The day I didn't want to go to school and I yelled at my parents. Santa, please bring me princess books.
Love, Abbygail Gingerich
When I didn't clean up and threw some attitude. Santa, I would like a Minecraft sword.
Love, Nicky Lyma
The one time I painted my nails and dropped the bottle. I want Pop-Its for Christmas, please!
Love, Isabella Gephart
When I hit my brother, Ruger. I would like an Xbox and roller skates for Christmas.
Love, Redington Shaver
When I didn't listen to my mom and dad when they said, "Listen Gus, Listen!" I would love a basketball hoop that hangs on the door for Christmas!
Love, Gus Feider
When I laughed at my friend for falling out of her chair. Can I please have a makeup kit for Christmas?
Love, Maggie McKeehan
On a day I was outside playing and I told my brother to sit down and mommy couldn't find us. Please bring me a water bottle and a polka-dot horse for Christmas.
Love, Autumn Dixon
Well... I hit my brother Roy on the head because he made me really mad. I really want Magic-Mixies for Christmas, please!
Love, Jake Ledgerwood.
For when I stomp my feet when I get mad and angry. Please bring me a toy school with busses to play with.
Love, Landon Gilbert
When I was wrestling with Brayden after mom said no., I would like Blippi stuff for Christmas, please!
Love, Brantley McKeirnanWhen I get out of bed in the middle of the night. Santa, please get me a hunting set.
Love, Kanin Koller
I was naughty when I was supposed to clean up the floor and I didn't. Can I please have a toy semi that hauls cars, Santa?
Love, Brooks Smith
When I put baby powder in my mom's coffee. Santa, please bring me a My Little Pony toy.
Love, Aurora Reed
One time I went outside when my mom told me not to. I want a remote-control boat for Christmas, Santa!
Love, Keaton Petty
I was watching a movie when and I should not have been. I want Santa to bring me a firetruck toy.
Love, Jacob Estlund
When my brother Josh and I wrestled and knocked each other down. I want Santa to bring me a PJ Mask set.
Love, Justin Rager
One day I went upstairs and I didn't clean under my bed like mama said I need to do. For Christmas I want a magic wand!
Love, Everly Phelps
One day I was watching the tablet and dad said, "come here" and I didn't listen. I hope Santa brings me Hot Wheel trucks
Love, Easton Curnutt
One time when I took some cookie dough from the fridge when no one was looking. I want a toy dinosaur from Santa.
Love, Miles Bean
Kindergarten/
First Grade
Mrs. Cannon
Mrs. Cannon's Kindergarten/First Grade Combo Class
If I could give someone special an extra special gift, what would I give them and who would I choose to give it to?
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my dad because I love him and he is the best. I would give him a fishing pole, a Snickers, and then we would go for a drive together because he loves that. I love fishing with my dad.
Addison Frisvold
Kindergarten
I will get my sister a hors becuz she likes to ride. I luv my sister becuz she plays with me.
Ashton Setzer
First Grade
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my cousin Brooks because he helps me when I am hurt. I would give him a tackle box and a fishing pole because he loves to fish and be outside.
Bradley Gingerich
Kindergarten
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my cousin Roy because he makes my heart happy. I would give him a wheat truck because he loves trucks and loves to farm. The truck would be blue.
Chase Warren
Kindergarten
I would build my mom a shop so we could make crafts and watch movies in there. My dad has a shop and my mom needs her own. Or, I could build my dad a bigger shop so my mom can have his old shop and we can make more crafts together.
Charlee Stallcop
First Grade
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my sister Michealle. I would choose Michealle because she is always nice and she plays with me. I would give her a horse and candy because I love her.
Damian DeBord
Kindergarten
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my sister Alexis because she makes me smile. I would give her three bounce houses because she likes them a lot. The bounce houses would be animals because she loves animals!
Elizabeth Lindgren
Kindergarten
I like my mom because she tucks me in at nite. So I will give her a new bed because her uther one is getting tiny. My mom is supr dupr nice!
Gabe Scoggin
First Grade
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my mom because she loves me and helps me. I would give my mom a Christmas cup because she loves coffee and Christmas so much. My mom is the best.
Genevieve McKeirnan
Kindergarten
I would choose to give my Grandpa a special gift because makes me smile. He is nice to me and he lets me ride horses with him. I would give him a horse so he can move catle fastr.
Hadley Hames
First Grade
I would choose a plant for my Nana because she is nice and gets me little cars and trucks.
Henry Hudson Klaveano
First Grade
I pict my sister because she's always there for me. I would give her some Calico Critters and a farm truck because she loves Calico Critters and she doesn't have a farm truck of her own.
Hudson Newberg
First Grade
I would give Scarlet a tedy bear becus she loves tedy bears. She is my cousin and she loves me. I love Scarlet.
Kylie Lovgren
First Grade
I would choose my cuzin Isabelle because she plays with me. I would give her a unicorn because she will love it.
Maverick Stroisch
First Grade
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my mom because she helps me clean my room. I would give her an airplane because her family lives far away and she see could see them more.
Michelle Bingman
Kindergarten
I would choose my bruther Ethan. I would choose him becus he helps me. I would give him a hot wheels car becus he would luv it.
Rylan Berglund
First Grade
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my brother Mitchel because he helps me and he is nice. I would give him a dino Pop-it because he loves the color green and he loves dinosaurs.
Serenity Boyd-Allman
Kindergarten
If I could choose a special gift for someone, I would choose my mom because she cuddles with me and watches movies with me. I would give her a red rose because roses are her favorite flower.
Symone Fruh
Kindergarten
First Grade\
Second Grade
Michelle Conn
If I had a pet reindeer...
Aurora Brant:
It's name would be: Josh
I would feed it: carrots, salad
My pet reindeer likes to: jump
Francis Burke:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: carrots, salad, corn, apples, plums
My pet reindeer likes to: fetch, play with other reindeer
Evelyn Burnstad:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: candy, chocolate, corn
My pet reindeer likes to: snuggle, play in the snow, and say "I love you"
Aurora Vasquez:
It's name would be: Prancer
I would feed it: carrots
My pet reindeer likes to: run around
Sage Harker:
It's name would be: Vixen
I would feed it: carrots
My pet reindeer likes to: go to the park
Justin Hastings:
It's name would be: Silly
I would feed it: carrots, salad
My pet reindeer likes to: have fun
Tytus Horal:
It's name would be: Lizzie
I would feed it: salad
My pet reindeer likes to: run
Lily Hyer:
It's name would be: Lizzie and Pumpkin
I would feed it: cookies, biscuits, apples, gummy worms, gummy foods
My pet reindeer likes to: play games, run a lot, play hide and seek
Brody Kelly:
It's name would be: Pepper
I would feed it: carrots, apples, plants
My pet reindeer likes to: run
Cashup Klaveano:
It's name would be: Pepper
I would feed it: wet meat, bad tasting wood
My pet reindeer likes to: cut wood, start fires, kill bears
Lazarus Lakey:
It's name would be: Bob
I would feed it: bugs
My pet reindeer likes to: fly
Blake Lindgren:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: carrots, reindeer food
My pet reindeer likes to: fly, help
Anyiah Parris:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: candy canes, water
My pet reindeer likes to: play games with her friends
Josh Phelps:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: carrots
My pet reindeer likes to: jump
Josh Rager:
It's name would be: Rudolph
I would feed it: pickles, salad
My pet reindeer likes to: go on walks
Hazel Setzer:
It's name would be: Pepper
I would feed it: peppers
My pet reindeer likes to: sit
Kasen Taylor:
It's name would be: Dasher
I would feed it: carrots, tacos, meatloaf, meatballs
My pet reindeer likes to: eat and eat and eat and eat
Nick Van Vogt:
It's name would be: Pikachu
I would feed it: meat
My pet reindeer likes to: play fetch
Second Grade
Jennifer McKeehan
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Hazel Phelps
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I love to make kids happy. I like to fly. I think it would be fun.
Why would you make a great reindeer? It sounds fun and awesome.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I believe in Santa
2. He is awesome
3. Santa is awesome and I hope he feels the same for me.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I did the laundry at home which helped people. So, I could help reindeer being on the reindeer patrol.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Loveheart
Elf Job Application
Name: Alyssa Miller
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I like to make toys. I'm good at feeding animals. I'm helpful.
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? I would make a Lion King wagon
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I would get to meet Rudolph.
2. I think Santa is nice.
3. Because he Hooos
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I try to help my mom do the dishes. Santa eats a lot of cookies; he needs a lot of plates.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Simba
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Aubree Barnes
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? To work really hard to be faster
Why would you make a great reindeer? I am really fast.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. He is very nice.
2. I will make a good reindeer.
3. I like to work.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I go to PE and have to run to the fence and back.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Roodey
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Gage Severson
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I live on a farm.
Why would you make a great reindeer? I am fast.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I can eat a lot of cookies.
2. I can make snow angels.
3. I can always be on the nice list.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I work on the farm.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Crumb
Elf Job Application
Name: Harper Fruh
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am sweet and kind and helpful and funny.
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? a gymnastics doll and an American girl doll and a horse doll
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I love building things.
2. I love baking stuff.
3. I love building so many toys.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I was pencils I the classroom so I could sharpen pencils.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Holly
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Colyer Nelson
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Smart, funny, and awesome even cool
Why would you make a great reindeer? Tough and nice oh and fast
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. He is super nice like friends.
2. He gives us treats to be nice.
3. He is awesome.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I am in school to make me know where everyone's house is.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Cupcake
Elf Job Application
Name: Klaire Reisdorph
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I always like to ask how I can help with all sorts of things.
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? A squishy ball that can be solid or a liquid.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I like making crafts.
2. I like to look close to new toys.
3. I like to do my best.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I like to spend my time wisely and concentrate.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Jingle Bells
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Max Humphries
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I can fly and I run fast.
Why would you make a great reindeer? Because I can lead the reindeer pack
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I can fly.
2. I can lead the pack.
3. I have a red nose.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I mow lawns.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Sparkles
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Owynn Maki
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Running Santa to town
Why would you make a great reindeer? I am Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I ride him to town.
2. My red nose helps Santa to see.
3. I fly.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
The elves will feed me.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Bon
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Lila Young
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I love to deliver the toys to the children.
Why would you make a great reindeer? I would make a good reindeer because I would deliver the toys.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I want to deliver toys to children.
2. I want to make children happy.
3. I want to give children a happy Christmas.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I clean my room.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Jingle
Elf Job Application
Name: Dominick DeBord
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Fast, fun, big, strong
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? Transformers
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. He is cool.
2. He is fun.
3. I get cookies.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
Cleaning so I can clean his room.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Cookie Monster
Elf Job Application
Name: Lucy Field
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I'm good at being kind, making things, and baking things.
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? Dancing American Girl dolls and a human size Lego person
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. It will be very fun.
2. I love Christmas.
3. I love elves.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I bake with my mom.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Jingley Becy
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Delilah Waldher
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I will be nice to the other reindeer. I'm playful. I help reindeer when they are sad.
Why would you make a great reindeer? I'm grateful, kind, and wonderful.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I want to see the stars.
2. I want to fly.
3. I want to go through the clouds.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
Showing a pig and helping around the farm
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Magik
Elf Job Application
Name: Nola Claassen
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I like to build and sew so I can sew clothes and build toys.
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? I think I can make a doll and build a toy car.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. paint the toys
2. to hide at people's houses to see if they are good
3. I can help Santa make the toys
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I can set hats, scarves, and make a sunglasses case so I can sew things.
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Mimi
Reindeer Job Application
Name: Harper Dixon
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Good at playing
Why would you make a great reindeer? I eat a lot of vegetables.
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. I'm good at eating carrots.
2. I'm good at playing.
3. I'm good at walking.
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
I have done chores before.
If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Rosey
Elf Job Application
Name: Khloe Petty
What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Good at playing
What toy ideas do you have for children next year? dolls, a bike, and babies
What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?
1. sew
2. build
3. decorate
Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?
Cleaning up
If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Sprinkles
